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Agrees with the Tomatometer 77% of the time.

Publications:: CNNRadio , Movie Chambers
Critics' Group:: Broadcast Film Critics Association, Southeastern Film Critics Association

Total Reviews:: 290
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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
B+	78%	Iron Man 3 (2013)	" Tony Stark, as played by Downey, is more than just a rich self-centered inventor. He's stylishly glib, smart and overwhelmingly cool. Downey is what makes the movie tick. " — Movie Chambers Posted May 2, 2013
C-	46%	Pain & Gain (2013)	" "Pain & Gain" is the type of film that makes you feel like need a shower after you watch it. " — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 26, 2013
D+	8%	The Big Wedding (2013)	" If we're going to continue to make French comedies into American films, then we must insist France write something original. Please." — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 26, 2013
D	——	It's In The Blood (2013)	" This direct-to-video horror flick has some good ideas working, but the execution (especially the writing and direction) is weak." — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 25, 2013
C-	56%	Oblivion (2013)	" Unfortunately, they didn't get the story right. The first three-quarters of the film is very predictable. And, despite a couple of nice twists in the last act, it's not enough to counterbalance that predictability." — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 19, 2013
F	6%	A Haunted House (2013)	" Truly one of the worst horror spoofs of all time, and there have been some hideous failures over the years. Poorly written, repetitive and offensive on every level without being funny. Wait, I'm just getting started." — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 17, 2013
A	84%	Dragon (2012)	" A superior martial arts film with excellent cinematography and a story to match." — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 16, 2013
B	68%	Trance (2013)	" This isn't your classic film noir, but director Danny Boyle has put an interesting spin on the genre with "Trance."" — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 12, 2013
A-	92%	Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience (2013)	" The 3D effects had me nearly jumping out of my seat. Some say Hollywood is converting too many old films to 3D. But, "Jurassic Park" was the perfect choice. There's nothing more fun than sharing a seat with a snapping dinosaur." — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 6, 2013
F	——	Seeds of Destruction (The Terror Beneath) (2013)	" The acting, the script, the just about everything associated with this film are overwhelmingly sub-par that I doubt anyone professionally associated with this production will have it listed on their résumé. It's best to forget. " — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 4, 2013
C-	67%	Stoker (2013)	" Shades of Hitchcock, but this horror thriller lacks a protagonist worthy of its audience." — Movie Chambers Posted Apr 2, 2013
C-	28%	G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)	" You should be able to sit through a big-budget action flick, based on action toys, without being intimately familiar with the toys. That's what bugs me about "G.I. Joe: Retaliation."" — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 30, 2013
A-	85%	Side Effects (2013)	" Soderbergh, with the help of some excellent writing by Scott Z. Burns and an outstanding cast, take you to Hitchcock territory." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 28, 2013
C-	52%	Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)	" You don't know Jack. And, I'm not so sure you want to get to know him, because he's a bit on the bland side." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 23, 2013
B-	76%	The Bay (2012)	" It's a low-budget film, but often has effective death sequences with moderately good special effects. If only we could move away from the shaky-cam storytelling, I would be so much happier. " — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 19, 2013
C-	——	Eaters (Eaters: Rise of the Dead) (2010)	" Hey, now that's Italian! There are zombie movies of every nationality, so why not Italy? The big problem with "Eaters" is that it needed a bigger budget and more coherent screenplay. The basic story is sound." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 17, 2013
D+	——	Lake Placid: The Final Chapter (2013)	" You know, I can't remember "Lake Placid 2″ or "Lake Placid 3," but here we are with the fourth-and-purportedly last film in the giant crocodile creature features. I feel like I've been eaten alive." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 15, 2013
B-	——	Calling Philo Vance (1940)	" A remake of "The Kennel Murder Case" except with European spies. This was about the time that the Germans and Austrians became the usual bad guys in Hollywood mystery films. James Stephenson is a ho-hum Vance. " — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 10, 2013
C-	——	The Garden Murder Case (1936)	" Another Philo Vance entry with familiar MGM contract players, including Edmund Lowe as Vance. Nat Pendleton adds some humor. Mostly forgettable." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 10, 2013
B	——	The Casino Murder Case (1935)	" Excellent production values. Silly plot. And, the beautiful Rosalind Russell in one of her early roles." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 10, 2013
B-	——	The Dragon Murder Case (1934)	" A moderately interesting murder tale with Warren William as Philo Vance, looking into a tragic drowning at a ritzy estate that could be murder." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 10, 2013
C-	——	The Bishop Murder Case (1930)	" Stars a pre-Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone as Philo Vance. Overly melodramatic murder yarn with the cast throwing their voices like it was a stage production." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 10, 2013
A-	80%	The Kennel Murder Case (1933)	" William Powell returns to the role that he originated in the late 1920′s. This is perhaps the finest of all the Vance films. It was directed by the legendary Michael Curtiz and features an early performance by Mary Astor. " — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 10, 2013
C-	——	Sushi Girl (2013)	" There's nothing wrong with paying homage to a film that went before (Reservoir Dogs), if you make it clear that's what you're doing. I never got that vibe with "Sushi Girl." " — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 9, 2013
C-	58%	Snitch (2013)	" A U.S. attorney cannot authorize the set up of a civilian drug sting. Can you imagine the liability concerns if something goes wrong? And, because this is Hollywood, you can bet plenty goes wrong." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 5, 2013
D-	15%	Special Forces (2012)	" "Special Forces" has nothing constructive to say about bravery or the conflict in Afghanistan. It's just mindless action, and boring to boot. " — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 3, 2013
F	21%	Hollow ()	" If "Hollow" is found footage, then for gosh's sake, put it back. The only shocking thing about this British direct-to-video import is how it ever got made in the first place." — Movie Chambers Posted Mar 1, 2013
D	——	Kill for Me (2013)	" What if you crossed "Single White Female" with "Strangers on a Train?" You'd still have a better movie than "Kill For Me."" — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 22, 2013
C-	45%	Beautiful Creatures (2013)	" "Beautiful Creatures" is a supernatural southern-fried teen romance that's a bit on the corny side and far from scary." — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 22, 2013
F	6%	Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)	" Confusing and loud. That's the best way to describe "Silent Hill: Revelation."" — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 17, 2013
D	15%	A Good Day To Die Hard (2013)	" It may be time to put the "Die Hard" series to rest. Of course, the box office for "A Good Day to Die Hard" may tell a different story. Suffice it to say that the fifth film in the series is the weakest of the bunch." — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 14, 2013
C-	30%	Broken City (2013)	" An excellent cast, but what a turkey. "Broken City" wallows in its terrible plotting." — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 13, 2013
A-	61%	Jack Reacher (2012)	" Cruise may be getting older, but he's still the best action star in Hollywood. "Jack Reacher" is typical of the kind of smart choices he's making these days. We could really use more films like this one. " — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 7, 2013
B-	48%	The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)	" In "The Twilight Saga-Breaking Dawn, Part 2," Bella gets a much-needed fire in her belly. Her wimpy former self is suddenly a badass." — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 4, 2013
C-	66%	The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)	" Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien may like sitting through a 169 minute film, that easily could have been trimmed by at least 50 minutes. But, I was constantly aware of the long running time. " — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 1, 2013
A-	80%	Warm Bodies (2013)	" "Warm Bodies" is charming, funny and a little gross. It's got something for everyone. It's not too scary for those inclined to stay away from horror films. " — Movie Chambers Posted Feb 1, 2013
B-	——	The Liability (2013)	" A bit of a surprise in the direct-to-video market. "The Liability" is not the greatest film about British gangsters. Not by a long shot. But, it does have its moments, thanks to the excellent Tim Roth." — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 31, 2013
D+	40%	Death Race 3: Inferno (Unrated) (2013)	" "Death Race 3: Inferno" is like a monster truck rally. People go to see mayhem. And, people who like the "Death Race" movies are also watching to see the stunts. They don't expect a good story. Thank goodness. " — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 30, 2013
B	85%	End of Watch (2012)	" It's time to ride along with the LAPD through South Central, but this is no "Adam 12″. It's a realistic roller-coaster ride told with hand-held cameras and other devices." — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 29, 2013
B+	67%	I Am Bruce Lee (2012)	" "I Am Bruce Lee" is a documentary that mostly praises a mighty icon in the world of martial arts. It's a thoughtful repackaging of information we've seen before. " — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 28, 2013
B	21%	Taken 2 (2012)	" Good action. Neeson rocks as the death-dealing American ex-spy. What else do you need? Maybe "Taken 3″ isn't such a bad idea. " — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 27, 2013
B-	——	Murder Is My Beat ()	" "Murder is my Beat" is not one of your better films of the film noir genre. But, this black & white thriller directed by Edgar G. Ulmer has enough going for it to permit a recommendation." — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 26, 2013
C-	39%	The Possession (2012)	" "The Possession" offers a few scares here and there. But, mostly it's a retread of spooky films that went before. " — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 25, 2013
F	——	30 Nights Of Paranormal Activity With The Devil Inside The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2013)	" Dumb, dumb, dumb. And, not funny. That's the best thing you can say about "30 Nights of Paranormal Activity With the Devil Inside the Dragon Tattoo."" — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 23, 2013
B+	78%	Dredd (2012)	" "Dredd" is non-stop action plus excellent 3D effects peppering an above-average story. " — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 22, 2013
B-	——	Scene of the Crime (1949)	" "Scene of the Crime" is full of familiar faces from the movies of decades past. It's not all that exciting. But, it's worth a look, if for no other reason, than to see Gloria DeHaven's smoky performance. " — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 21, 2013
D-	10%	Branded (2012)	" Branded" is a confusing sci-fi thriller that takes itself much too seriously." — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 21, 2013
C-	——	Guns, Girls and Gambling (2012)	" Nothing witty about this blood-soaked action flick. But for fans of the genre, it might be a decent time-passer, providing you don't mind "stupid." Most of the jokes miss the target." — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 16, 2013
A-	87%	Frankenweenie (2012)	" "Frankenweenie" is not just cute, it's weird. And, I love it." — Movie Chambers Posted Jan 15, 2013

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